This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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HATS as a word: a Swedish political faction active during the Age of Liberty; the second studio album by Scottish band the Blue Nile, originally released on 16 October 1989 on Linn Records and A&M Records.
HATS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 11, 2026.
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